Sole Source:Only if your offer is proprietary specialized IT or a unique professional service. Coordinate early with Procurement Director Jamie McClary (803-533-6121) and the requesting department to craft a Sole Source Justification; County Council approval is required. Otherwise, revert to a formal competitive bid.
Coops:Buyer hasn’t historically used coops, but you can position these procurement programs as another option; they can gain access to OMNIA Partners and Sourcewell through your Starbridge contact via the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Orangeburg County
Orangeburg County Board Of Zoning Appeals Meeting Minutes
Date: Sep 15, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board of Zoning Appeals considered several requests for variances regarding the Orangeburg County Zoning Ordinance. These included approval for a subdivision request at 1047 Dawson St, an impervious surface coverage variance for 7274 Old Number Six Hwy pending rezoning status, a density variance for two manufactured homes at 1341 Dawson St, and equipment height and building distance variances for a site at 400 Prosperity Dr.
Orangeburg County Council Regular Session Minutes
Date: Sep 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council engaged in several key items including the approval of a lease for office space, authorization of revenue bonds for the courthouse purchase, and multiple rezoning requests. A public hearing and subsequent ordinance passage implemented a temporary moratorium on data centers and cryptocurrency operations. Further actions included the approval of fee-in-lieu-of-tax incentives, the purchase of recreational property, and various procurement approvals, such as a GIS enterprise agreement, transportation services, and heavy emergency response equipment. Funding recommendations from the Tax and Tourism Committee were accepted, and an appointment to the Santee Fire Commission was confirmed.
Orangeburg County Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
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Angel HowellAdministrative Services Division Director
The commission reviewed and approved a 208-lot subdivision request and a 50-foot right-of-way variance for South Fork Ventures, LLC. Regarding rezoning requests, the commission approved a proposal for a mini-storage facility by Richard Bogoslofski and a residential subdivision request by Oscar Nelson. A rezoning request for a residential subdivision by Billy Shuman Jr. was denied following public opposition.
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